Khachapuri: Georgian cheese-filled bread boats

What is khachapuri?

Khachapuri, specifically the Adjarian (Acharuli/Adjaruli) variation, is a boat-shaped bread filled to the brim with melted cheese and topped with a sunny side up egg. It’s also known as a “cheese boat” or “cheeseboat.” Other variations of khachapuri include: Imeretian/Imeruli khachapuri (cheese-filled discs of bread), Achma khachapuri (cheese bread assembled in layers similar to lasagna) and Penovani khachapuri (cheese bread structured like a calzone). All these styles of cheese stuffed bread originated in the country of Georgia and are a popular street food and appetizer in many post-Soviet states including Armenia and Russia.

Where can I get it?

Khachapuri can be found at most Georgian restaurants. However, if you’re looking for the “cheese boat” version, make sure the restaurant specifically serves Adjarian (Acharuli/Adjaruli) khachapuri. Here are some Georgian restaurants that serve various types of this cheese-filled bread.

Looking for more places that serve khachapuri? You can find them on Glutto right here.

How can I make it? Authentic Adjarian khachapuri can take over a couple hours to make from scratch. However, here is a quick alternative recipe takes less than an hour and is just as delicious if you’re too hungry to wait.